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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.30 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.30 and 222.44 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.30 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.30 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.30 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 106,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,170.61/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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